In town: Nottingham. For £170,000 you can enjoy this glossily finished city-centre former convent with cloisters, communal gardens and a shared reading room in the chapel. It’s a shame that both bedrooms are only around 8ft wide.Chesterton Humberts

In the country: Burwash, near Etchingham, East Sussex. It’s in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with beams, flagstones and fireplaces in the reception and two bedrooms. The downside is that it shares a drive with an attached neighbour. It will set you back £257,500.Jackson-Stops

Wreck of the week: Northumberland, Alnwick. This engine shed that once served a now-defunct station is unconverted, but has planning permission to be a four-bed, four-reception house. Benefits include 3,000 sq ft of living space and a third of an acre of garden. However, it’s away from the village, yet has a hotel neighbour and the A697 close by. Yours for £200,000Sanderson Young